The New England Patriots have changed course and decided to fill their final roster spot by signing former Michigan State defensive tackle Anthony Rashad White.

Earlier Monday, the team agreed to terms with rookie defensive tackle John Drew, a product of North Carolina Central who tried out for the Patriots during minicamp, and extended him a contract, but the deal was never finalized.

A source familiar with Drew’s situation explained that the Patriots decided to go in a different direction and said the rookie is now setting up workouts with other teams.

That other direction is White (6-foot-2, 330 pounds), who initially signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers before being waived/injured following minicamp. White reverted to the Steelers’ injured reserve, but was subsequently released, meaning that he has recovered from his injury.

During his final two seasons at Michigan State, White recorded 48 total tackles, five for a loss.